Getting back to it

   Lately, most of my focus has been on my son, rather than my hobbies. I've been a stay-at-home mom with him since February 2014. Since he's getting a little older now, he can entertain himself for longer periods and I hope to use those few spare minutes that I'm not doing laundry or dishes (or pulling dog food out of his hands), getting back into my hobbies. I feel like I need to make some time for myself. I find when I can focus on creating something with my own hands, It gives me some stress release and lifts my mood. 

   I've mostly been working on Tucker's (my son) birthday decorations and planning. He's having a dinosaur birthday -RAWR! I like to try and make as much decorations as I can myself. Not only does it make the party more personal, it also makes it more unique, and hopefully a party to remember. So far, I've got some dino foot prints cut out and a 'herbivore' and 'carnivore' sign for the food tables. 

   I received an older Cricut machine from my Nana when she passed away last year, and I can't wait to put it to more use. I made all my cards this past Christmas using it and it was so much fun. I love getting engrossed in tedious details. I hope to get a scrapbook started for Tucker. I've always admired scrapbooks, and now since I have a child, I have something legitimate to scrapbook about. I don't think I would want to share a scrapbook about my new couch or how delicious goldfish crackers are.